Pets don’t typically exhibit chronic kidney disease (CKD) signs in the condition’s initial stages, making detection difficult. However, early diagnosis helps improve affected pets’ longevity, quality of life, and overall prognosis. Our Bayview Animal Hospital team wants to ensure your pet lives their best life, and we provide information to highlight the importance of early [...]
Is your pet constantly scratching, licking, and rolling around on their back? Occasional scratching is normal, but if the signs become excessive, your pet may have allergic dermatitis (i.e., skin allergies) or other skin maladies that require veterinary treatment. Our Bayview Animal Hospital team shares three common reasons your pet may have itchy skin. #1: [...]
Did you know that pet grooming is more than teddy bear trims and carefully coiffed canines? Routine grooming tasks, such as brushing, bathing, and ear cleaning, all contribute to your pet’s overall health, wellbeing, and comfort. The Bayview Animal Hospital team is here to help your pet feel pretty, oh, so pretty—and healthy, too—with this [...]
Florida is a year-round paradise for mosquitoes, and 16 species that can transmit heartworms reside in our lovely state. Protect your pet from these dangerous parasites by following our Bayview Animal Hospital team’s heartworm disease prevention tips. #1: Educate yourself about heartworm disease in pets Heartworms are large parasites that live in an infected pet’s [...]
Many situations can make your cat feel stressed, potentially leading to significant health and behavioral issues that can negatively impact their quality of life. Our Bayview Animal Hospital team knows cats can be hard to read, and we provide valuable information about recognizing feline stress and how to address the problem. Cat stressors Cats dislike [...]
Pet toxins can lurk in numerous places in and around your home, and if your furry pal chews or ingests these poisons, they could potentially experience a life-threatening emergency. To help protect your pet from possible poisoning, read our Bayview Animal Hospital team’s guide to your home’s most common pet toxin hiding places. #1: Pet [...]
Dental disease is a common problem in pets, and a professional veterinary dental cleaning should be part of your pet’s regular wellness care to fully evaluate their mouth and remove damaging bacteria. Our Bayview Animal Hospital team highlights seven facts you should know about these important procedures. #1: Professional veterinary dental cleanings are important to [...]
Oral health is critical to your pet’s overall wellness. Dental disease is the most common oral complication in pets, but the condition frequently goes undiagnosed. Our Bayview Animal Hospital team wants to optimize your pet’s oral health, and we offer information that you need to know about pet dental disease. Periodontal disease in dogs and [...]
Is there less bounce in your senior cat’s pounce? Is your purr-fect predator more likely to balk than stalk? Is your mighty hunter more interested in chasing Z’s than their motorized mouse toy? If so, they may be suffering from feline arthritis. But, because cats hide their discomfort to avoid appearing weak, owners may miss [...]
Do your New Year’s resolutions mostly focus on your health? If so, why not share them with your pet? Everyone needs an accountability buddy, and who could be a better buddy than your four-legged friend? Check out these New Year’s resolution recommendations from the Bayview Animal Hospital team and make this year the best one [...]